top story

Example Sentences

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It is easy to forget that the old document was once a top story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Chico Fire Department and several other agencies were unable to prevent heavy damage from the fast-moving blaze, which caused the top story of the mansion to cave in around 4 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2025

I famously got fired for what I said about Steve Bannon, but that was the top story.

From Salon • May 18, 2024

The top story this week unfolded at USC, where quarterback Malachi Nelson, a former five-star prospect, entered the transfer portal after just one year with the Trojans.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

In our top story tonight, investigators say a fire at the home of former Atlanta Police officer Garrett Tison was deliberately set.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone